Arriving to his castle always felt like a relief, even though he knew he had to be seen by others, both the important Ponies, and his peers among the Royals. That he had managed, this time.

Homecomings always made him relax, just as going made him nervous. All the Ponies who wanted to be associated with him, mainly for being a Prince. Knowing it is unavoidable would never make it easier.

His subjects need him in their everyday lives. He is important and he knew it. He made an effort to make it stay this way, and to assure them knowing of it.

Only this homecoming had a few shocks and surprises in store for the good Prince. Things would never be quite the same. One overly well performed treat would see to it. Yet, there was more to the changes, than the one treat.